What You Need to Know About Workers' Compensation Benefits
If you are injured at work, you automatically will be entitled to compensation for a portion of your weekly wages and medical benefits. The insurance company for your employer also is responsible for paying disability benefits, or compensation for any permanent impairment, and death benefits to your family if the injury is fatal.
Workers' compensation generally will pay for all necessary medical treatment related to your disability, including:
- Surgery
- Hospitalization
- Medical supplies
- Prosthetic devices
- Prescriptions
Under Georgia law, your employer chooses your doctor. You can choose from a panel of physicians which employers with workers' compensation insurance must post.
Workers' Compensation Pays About Two-Thirds of Your Average Weekly Wage
Injured workers generally receive about two-thirds of their average weekly wage based on the four quarters prior to the injury. If the injury is such that you can no longer work, you may be eligible for a final settlement to cover expenses related to the injury. This is known as a permanent partial disability benefits.
Your Workers' Compensation Benefits are Important — Contact Us Today
Over the years, we have listened to many heart-wrenching stories from our clients injured in workplace accident. We understand their frustration, which fuels our passion for pursuing justice. If you are pursuing workers' compensation benefits, contact an experienced workers comp attorney at the Eichholz Law Firm today for a free and confidential consultation.
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